The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a new feature that allows Nigerians to download their National Identification Number (NIN) slip free of charge through the NINAuth mobile application, removing the need to pay agents or visit enrolment centres.

Burna Boy has reached a historic milestone by setting a new African Spotify record with 47.4 million monthly listeners. The achievement follows the worldwide success of his FIFA World Cup anthem Dai Dai with Shakira, placing the Nigerian superstar closer than ever to another major streaming milestone.

Lagos State says it will receive Nigeria’s first state-funded HIV medicine shipment before the end of August, marking a major step towards reducing reliance on donor-funded HIV treatment while strengthening access to life-saving care for thousands of residents.

Folarin Balogun enjoyed another memorable night at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by scoring in the United States’ victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina before receiving a red card, placing him alongside Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho in one of the tournament’s rarest records.